According to him, the first stage will focus on measures against those whom Washington considers responsible for the violence.
They will include an asset freeze and a travel ban.
“With regard to sectoral sanctions and sanctions against enterprises, I think that as the situation develops, it is possible that additional measures will be considered.
But we also mean that the Belarusian people must work, earn and live, ”RIA Novosti quotes the diplomat.
He stressed that Washington does not want to impose "any additional punishment" on the Belarusian people, unless it is "absolutely necessary" and does not support their "goals" in Belarus.
Earlier, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that the United States and its European partners may impose tough sanctions in connection with the situation in Belarus.